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Mon Nov 22, 2010

Edgings

I finished spinning the silk last night

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(it’s SO pretty!) and in my excitement to get this scarf done, I didn’t even wash it to set the twist. But I’m using so little, I don’t think it’ll matter.

After knitting a sample of the border, Nate thought that it needed to be a longer, so I experimented a little bit, and I think he’s right. What do you think?

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I’m using size 2 needles to get tiny little stitches. Even though I did a provisional cast on so I could knit onto live stitches, this border is technically supposed to be sewn on afterwards but I resisted because I’m not confident in my hand sewing skills at all. However, it seems like that’s what I need to do.

It’s so cold here (snowing now and the temperature is supposed to drop further) I want this thing done so I can wear it and feel cozy.

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3 Responses to “Edgings”

  1. Monique Says:
    November 22nd, 2010 at 11:35 am

    The color combo is amazing. Much better than a bright red or contrasting color. I really love those blues.
    With the live stitches, you can always kitchner stitch them if that’s easier, will look pretty much the same.

  2. Katie - The Knitting Mama Says:
    November 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Gorgeous! I know, it is so cold – brrrrr… I’m hoping it will motivate me into knitting a hat for Alice.

  3. Kathode Ray Tube Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 am

    The silk is beautiful! I love the color complements with the body of your scarf.

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